Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk - Full-time
Providing Employment Opportunities in Lancaster County Since 1929!
Few companies can claim 95 years in business, but we can at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. We are a Lancaster County institution, known in Lancaster County and throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. And to what do we owe our ongoing success - our exceptional staff and solid management team of course!
Here is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional team at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc.
What we expect from our employees:
• A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests - after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well!
• Self-starter who owns the responsibilities of the role
• A commitment to show up on time - ready to work hard alongside your teammates
• Your commitment to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, but especially - your willingness to have FUN!
Here's what we offer to our employees:
• Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses at $375 each - refer a hardworking friend, they get hired and you earn some extra cash!
• Opportunity to be part of something bigger (Thomas E. Strauss, Inc.) - work in your business unit, but choose to make extra cash or gain varied experience working in other businesses within the hospitality group. The more you know, the more you grow!
• Excellent benefits package
• Competitive pay
Our businesses include Miller's Smorgasbord, AmishView Inn & Suites, Smokehouse BBQ & Brews, Anna's Gifts & Sundries, Plain & Fancy Farm, The Quilt Shop at Miller's, Miller's Bakery, and Locally Made Food Shop. Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. is a local family-owned business that has been part of the community since 1929.
Apply online at tesincpa.com.
Accounting Clerk - Full-time - Position Summary
The Accounting Clerk position will help to support the Finance Department with daily tasks and data entry to support multiple business units with accounting and cashier tasks. This position can accommodate a flexible part-time schedule with potential for full-time employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Cashier duties which include bank deposits, change orders and cash drops
• Weekly direct billing and monthly wholesale billing
• Monitor Accounts Receivable aging and prepare statements when required
• Input accounts payable invoices daily with proper general ledger coding
• Field and follow up invoice questions with vendors & customers
• Process bi-weekly check runs, and ad-hoc check requests
• Maintain vendor files with contracts, W9's, and W8's
• Process and reconcile all credit card statements submitted by credit card holders
• Process month end journal entries relating to accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assist with year-end audit
• Perform other accounting tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers and co-workers.
• 1-3 years of Accounting Experience (AR/AP)
• 1-3 years of accounting software experience
• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Ten key adding machine skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent writing and mathematical skills
• Ability to work independently and meet assigned due dates
• Detail oriented
Apply online at tesincpa.com.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.